How to Say “Go Away” in Creole (Haitian Creole)

By Belinda Olive • Updated October 16, 2026

Ale!

command

To say "go away" in Haitian Creole, use Ale! Pati! also means leave.

Meaning: order to leave (phrase)

Ways to say it

“Go Away” in Creole
Creole	Note
Ale!	command
Pati!	command

Both are direct commands, so they sound rude to most people. Add tanpri (please) to soften it.

Did you know?

The Creole ale is the verb "to go", and it also appears in Ann ale, "let us go".

Examples in context

Ale, mwen okipe.
Go away, I am busy.
Pati, tanpri.
Leave, please.

Example conversation

A shopkeeper, Pierre, talks to a boy, Jean, outside his shop.

Pierre

Jean, ale. Mwen okipe.
Jean, go away. I am busy.
Jean

Mwen vle yon bagay.
I want something.
Pierre

Tann yon ti moman.
Wait a moment.

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About The Author

Belinda Olive

Bonjour! I’m Belinda, your go-to girl for everything Creole. I’ve spent countless hours immersing myself in the extraordinary language and culture to share its nuance and flavour with you. When I’m not serving up linguistic treats, I’m likely chillin’ at the lac, sipping on diri ak pwa or relishing a playful chaje kochon. I also spend time perfecting my square foot gardening, tending to my karmakòl and mindlessly flipping through colourful katalòg aleman. Whether you want to congratulate someone with 'Felicite' or express love with 'Mwen renmen ou', I’m here to help you converse like a native. Alò, are you ready for this adventure?

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